On the Way to Oswego

We departed the Erie Canal and headed north on the Oswego Canal.

Lock 1, in Phoenix, New York was a delightful stop that we've encouraged other Loopers to put on their "must see" list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A truly unique, idyllic setting along the canal, unlike any other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lock 1 is home of the "Bridge House Brats", an enthusiastic group of volunteer Phoenix youth who take care of the little waterfront park and museum and offer a unique boater service. 

 

For tips, they will order and deliver meals from local restaurants or escort you to local stores and help carry provisions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoying a dockside dinner in Phoenix with our friends from Oyster, Lucy & Woody.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another "one of a kind" lock.  See the red SUV going across the yellow bridge?

After lowering us and opening the lock gates, the lockmaster must also stop the road traffic . . . . . .

 

. . . . . . . and raise the road bridge so we can pass under it!

 

 

 

 

 

You can easily get lost in your thoughts while cruising in endless beauty like this.

 



 

Coming out of Lock 8 of the Oswego Canal, we are excited to finally be on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.  We'll spend a couple nights in the city of Oswego, New York awaiting a good weather window for our crossing into Canada.

The Captain prepares to step our mast up since we will not be going under any bridges less than 24 feet high for the next six weeks.

The First Mate was anxious to hoist the Canadian courtesy flag that we will display while in
 Canadian waters.

The historic Oswego city hall.
The grounds surrounding the city government buildings were immaculate.

Sunset over downtown Oswego.
There are wonderful walkways on both sides of the Oswego River

The gardens at the War of 1812 Memorial.

Oswego played a major role in support of the naval engagements on the Great Lakes.

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, July 25th, we will cross Lake Ontario and begin the Canadian segment of The Great Loop.

Text messages and voice mails can be received by our phones in Canada at no extra charge, however, we will not be using our phones to send messages back to you in the U.S. because of the extra high cost of doing so.  We will be checking for and sending e-mail whenever we have free wi-fi available at the marinas while in Canada.